Aselsan SMASH
| SMASH | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Remote controlled weapon station |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Aselsan |
| Manufacturer | Aselsan |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,250 kilograms (2,760 lb) (Including gun and 150 rds ammunition) |
| Crew | 1 |
| Caliber | 30×173mm |
| Elevation | -20° to +70° (gun) -30° to +80° (EO sights) |
| Traverse | 160° (without slipring) 360° (with slipring) |
| Rate of fire | 200 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,080 metres per second (3,500 ft/s) (HEI-T ammunition) |
| Effective firing range | 5,100 metres (16,700 ft) |
| Feed system | Dual |
| Sights | Thermal camera, TV camera and laser rangefinder |
The SMASH is a type of remote controlled weapon station manufactured by Aselsan of Turkey.[1][2] The system is fitted with 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II auto-cannon.[1]
Overview
The weapon is mounted on a stabilized pedestal mounting which allows it to remain on target as the platform beneath it moves. The mounting does not penetrate the platform (except cables), making it relatively simple to fit the weapon to ships.[1][2]
The electroptical suit of SMASH is independent and separately stabilized. This enables surveillance and target tracking without aiming the gun to the target. Using its sight, the SMASH system can provide surveillance and target-tracking entirely without outside assistance, allowing it to function fully independently. It also can be integrated with the combat management system of a ship. Its integrated training simulator provides crew training. There is also a manual operation mode as a back-up.[1][2]
150 (2 x 75) rounds are carried on the mounting with dual feed system. The mount can traverse 360° when EO sights elevate between -30° to +80° and gun elevate between -20° to +70°. The system can be used during day and night under various weather.[1][2]
Operators
Bangladesh Navy
- Padma-class patrol vessel: Each of the five Padma-class Batch-2 patrol vessels will be fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.[3]
- Croatian Navy: Croatian Coast Guard division
- Indonesian Maritime Security Agency
- Tanjung Datu-class offshore patrol vessel: Fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
- Pulau Nipah-class offshore patrol vessel: Each of the three Pulau Nipah-class OPVs will be fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
- Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
- Tun Fatimah-class offshore patrol vessel: Each of the three Tun Fatimah-class OPVs will be fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
- Bagan Datuk-class patrol vessel: Each of the six Bagan Datuk-class PVs fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
- Philippine Navy
- Jose Rizal-class frigate: Each of the two Jose Rizal-class frigates are fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as secondary armament.
References
- ^ a b c d e "30 mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System". Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "SMASH" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "5 x Patrol Craft BN". Khulna Shipyard. Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Turkey's ASELSAN to supply weapon system to Croatia". Daily Sabah. 8 April 2015.